The Chicago Tribune shares a quiz that questions whether or not a band has retained its core identity without one or more of its core members.

The Atlantic examines the trend of rising indie bands who refuse to do publicity.

"Mystery" is quickly becoming the default PR strategy for breaking indie acts. Over the past two years, groups like WU LYF, the Weeknd, jj, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Shabazz Palaces have drawn attention even as they've turned down interviews, concealed their likenesses, and, in some cases, withheld their own names.